The UBC Institutional Chemical Safety Committee is mandated to ensure that UBC activities involving Chemical Materials are conducted in a safe manner, in accordance with the UBC Chemical Safety Program, and in compliance with applicable regulations and standards, including alignment with ISO 45001:2018.
The UBC Institutional Chemical Safety Committee Terms of Reference are found here.
The UBC Chemical Safety Program incorporates the entire lifecycle of the chemical, from purchasing to disposal. The program is intended to ensure that chemicals are used and handled properly to prevent injury, illness, disease, fire, explosions or property damage.